Corporate and events fundraising manager jobs

Can you identify and inspire new high value corporate partnerships? Have you got a proven track record of securing significant and sustainable income from corporates? Do you enjoy a challenge and want to help develop our corporate partnership strategy, enabling Lifelites to increase its reach and impact across Britain and Ireland?

We are looking for an experienced corporate partnership fundraiser to join our team and help us secure high value, multi-year corporate partnerships with a value of £30,000 plus that will help to power our ambitious growth strategy.  

This is an amazing opportunity to join an established charity looking to expand and diversify both its fundraising and service provision over the next 5 years.

Whether you are looking for a new challenge or are ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Purpose of the role

• To identify and develop a robust pipeline of potential high value corporate partnerships that align with our mission and values.
• To create and deliver proposals, pitches and agreements.
• To secure exceptional partnerships upwards of £30k in value.
• To ensure internal reporting and recording processes, alongside reporting to partners on the impact of their support
• To work with the Senior Philanthropy Officer, Head of Fundraising and Communications (HoFC) and CEO to develop and steward high value corporate relationships.

 Main duties and responsibilities

• To work closely with the HoFC and Senior Philanthropy Officer to develop and deliver a strategy for maximising support and income from high value corporate partnerships and foundations.
• To lead on prospecting and research, outreach and stewardship that result in high value, multi-year partnerships.
• To develop key messaging and resources that effectively deliver a compelling case for support which demonstrates impact and a return on investment.
• To steward and co-ordinate high value corporate relationships, working with the wider team as and when necessary.
• To ensure internal reporting and prospecting processes are adhered to at all times
• To provide compelling and inspiring impact reports to partners, reflecting the importance of their support.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team to help develop a robust and successful corporate recruitment and retention programme, sharing knowledge and experience that can be applied to all levels of corporate giving.

Summary person specification

Experience

• Proven experience of successful corporate fundraising, including securing high value partnerships with income in excess of £30,000.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality cultivation, stewardship and retention programmes that encourage long-term support and significant income in line with budget.
• Experience of prospecting and researching high value corporate partnerships, managing pipelines and busy workload.
• Experience of reviewing activities, analysing outcomes and making evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience of successfully working collaboratively as well as alone, balancing consensus opinion alongside autonomous decision making and setting personal objectives.

Skills

• Creating and delivering a compelling case for support and deliver inspiring impact reports to partners.
• Experience of using a fundraising CRM for reporting and prospecting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, adapting communication methods to suit differing audiences.
• Confident, effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders, especially presentation skills
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise competing responsibilities and deadlines

Please see the full Job Description for full details.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated fundraising and marketing professional to use their expertise to help bring hope, healing, and practical aid to some of the world’s most isolated communities.

As our Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, you’ll bring creativity and strategy together to inspire supporters and lead the delivery of our digital fundraising and donor acquisition activities.

Leading a talented team of marketing and campaign professionals, you’ll design and deliver integrated digital campaigns that tell powerful stories, deepen engagement, and help grow our community of supporters.

Using data-driven insights and creative flair, you’ll shape digital strategies that not only strengthen donor relationships but also help bring hope and practical aid to some of the world’s most remote communities.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues and partners across MAF to deliver campaigns, events, and digital initiatives that reflect our mission and values, while keeping innovation, compassion, and impact at the heart of everything you do.

Additionally, you will:
- Build strong agency relationships and oversee campaign delivery
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on digital strategy
- Lead the planning and delivery of events and volunteer engagement at festivals
- Ensure budgets are well managed and campaigns are delivered efficiently
- Develop and evaluate digital performance metrics and reporting
Location: Folkestone, Kent and Cranfield, Oxford (with hybrid working)

Rewards: Salary of £45,000, plus a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other great benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

To join us as our Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, you will need:

- At least five years’ experience in digital fundraising and marketing in a charity or mission-driven organisation
- Experience in the end-to-end management of large-scale events
- Experience writing, reviewing, and editing copy for a variety of audiences and uses
- Experience developing and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns with measurable impact
- Experience using analytics tools
- Project management experience
- Demonstrable expertise in paid media strategy and optimisation
- A deep understanding of digital trends, donor behaviour, and fundraising compliance
- Strong creative ideation and direction skills
- To be educated to degree level
- Ideally, two years of team leadership

About Us

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.

For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.

They believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.

The Benefits

- Salary of £45,000 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Death in service payment
- Flexible working policy
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

This is an inspiring opportunity for a high calibre, creative digital fundraising professional to join our life-changing organisation.

In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll be connecting hearts and minds, translating compassion into action and driving real-world impact through your creativity and expertise.

What’s more, you’ll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and further enhance your portfolio as part of our passionate, innovative and empathetic team in a role with genuine global impact.

The closing date for this role is 10th November 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Digital Fundraising Lead, Digital Marketing Lead, Digital Campaigns Lead, Fundraising Lead, Digital Engagement Lead, Marketing and Communications Lead, or Marketing and Fundraising Lead.

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to lead digital campaigns that inspire as a Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, please apply via the button shown.

2025 has been a defining year for the Tibetan community. From the devastating earthquake at the start of the year, to the joyful global celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, to increased political focus on the region in recent months — Tibet is firmly on the global stage. Now is the perfect time to join our team and help us harness this attention to raise Tibetan voices and secure the future of our work.

We are seeking an ambitious, creative, and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead our income generation, diversify our revenue, and build the sustainable growth needed for decades to come.

This is a career-defining opportunity: you will have the chance to innovate brand new fundraising products, shape strategy, and be a spokesperson for our organisation at a time of real international momentum.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading our fundraising work with responsibility for delivering a £500k income target in year one.
• Growing and diversifying our income across individual giving, major donors, corporates, trusts & foundations, and legacies.
• Managing and developing our Sponsorship Scheme, with support from a Fundraising Officer.
• Building new supporter pipelines and creating compelling propositions that inspire people to act.
• Working closely with colleagues to connect fundraising and communications, sharing powerful stories of Tibetan resilience and culture.

Why join us?
This is not just another fundraising job. It’s a rare opportunity to:

• Shape a new era of fundraising at a pivotal time in Tibetan history.
• Be exposed to the beauty of Tibetan culture, with opportunities to learn directly from communities — and where possible, to visit them.
• Lead innovation, testing bold new products and approaches.
• Own both new and existing income streams, making your mark on our long-term sustainability.
• Step into the public spotlight as a spokesperson for our cause.

The global and political picture of Tibet will only grow in prominence in the years ahead. This is your chance to be at the forefront — helping ensure Tibetan communities around the world have the resources and support they need.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave increasing from 25 to 30 days over the first five years (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Holiday buying and selling scheme
• Employee volunteer days

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your experience and motivation on CharityJobs.

Applications close on Thursday 30th October.

First round interviews will take place online, with second round interviews in person at our Camden office.

Working within the Development and Outreach Department, (responsible for fundraising, marketing and communications) the Partnerships Team crafts and steward collaborations with companies and brands, in the UK and globally, to generate significant income, raise awareness of WDC brand and work and advocate for positive action.

The Partnerships manager:

- is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy, alongside the corporate engagement lead, to deliver an agreed annual income target, across charitable and trading activities and facilitate valuable in-kind support for WDC.

- is required to expertly research, develop, manage, and enhance relationships with new and existing partners across a diverse range of sectors.

- will be an adept communicator, capable of thinking on their feet, delivering inspiring pitches with authority and securing buy in from colleagues across WDC, and external stakeholders.

- will lead a varied and exciting area of fundraising, covering a diverse range of activities and opportunities which involves balancing the needs of WDC colleagues with external partners.

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an ambitious senior fundraiser, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure major gifts, to join our UK Major Giving team and significantly increase our income from high-net-worth individuals, in order to support the people we serve. 

You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, create an impact in a crucial area of fundraising for our organisation’s future, and contribute to our life-changing work supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups worldwide.

If you are a skilled relationship-builder with a track record of raising significant major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and a strategic mindset, we’d love you to join our small, friendly team.

Background Information and Purpose of Post

As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we are looking for a new strategic direction in securing relationships with and income from high-net-worth individuals.

The Philanthropy Specialist at Humanity & Inclusion UK is a new senior fundraising position with responsibility for planning, identifying, cultivating, and managing major donor relationships to secure significant funding, in line with the new global Major Giving Strategy 2026 - 2030.

The purpose of the post is to:

· Develop and deliver HI UK’s strategy for high-net-worth individuals.

· Lead on the new Capital Campaign, 2026-2030, for HI UK.

· Work closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations to develop high-value philanthropic partnerships and ensure sustained, long-term support.

· Secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major donors.

· Develop your own prospect pipeline and provide excellent cultivation of your prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.

· Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.

· Report to and collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of your own ambitious philanthropy strategy for HI UK, in line with UK and Federation priorities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships

You will have responsibility for developing a new strategy for high-net-worth individual support and you will lead the delivery of this strategy to secure high-value philanthropic partnerships under the responsibility of the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Capital Campaign

Our new Capital Campaign will be an invaluable tool for you in developing funding from high-net-worth individuals in the UK. You will lead on its launch and recruit a Campaign Committee, stewarding them to deliver results.

Relationship Management

You will lead on the development and stewardship of long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations.

Income Growth

You will drive the growth of an existing pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and develop this pipeline with new supporters from our individual giving stream and philanthropists who are new to HI, to secure significant gifts.

Collaboration

You will work closely with HI's Global Specialist in Major Giving, HI UK Trustees, our Federal Major Giving team, and international colleagues, to develop compelling proposals and provide timely impact reporting.

Stewardship

You will ensure exceptional donor stewardship and provide a high-quality experience for supporters at every stage of engagement.

Cultivation events

You will initiate and run high quality cultivation events for your donors and prospects, to form part of their stewardship journey.

Data Management

You will accurately manage donor records, communications, and reporting through our CRM.

Other duties

· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.

· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.

· Keep up-to-date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.

· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Equal Opportunities Policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential.

Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview. 

About us

At Leeds Children’s Charity, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience joy, adventure, and a sense of belonging. For over a century, we have been dedicated to brightening children’s lives by offering unforgettable breaks and enriching learning opportunities that create lifelong memories.

Our work focuses on children and young people who face disadvantage, hardship, or difficult circumstances at home. Through safe, nurturing, and inspiring environments, we help them to explore the world around them, build confidence, discover new skills, and simply enjoy being children.

Your Role

The Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship Manager will develop and deliver a strategy to secure, manage, and grow income from corporate supporters and sponsors. The postholder will build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with
businesses across Leeds ensuring companies see clear value in partnering with the charity through sponsorship,  fundraising, and a unique offer of CSR volunteering days at Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm.

Key responsibilities include

Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement a corporate partnerships and sponsorship strategy aligned to the charity’s overall fundraising plan.
• Identify new corporate and sponsorship prospects, building a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
• Contribute to income forecasts, reporting against agreed targets.

Business Development

• Research, approach and secure new corporate partners and sponsors across a range of sectors.
• Create tailored sponsorship packages for events, programmes and campaigns, ensuring strong return on investment for partners.
• Negotiate partnership and sponsorship agreements that deliver value for both parties.

Relationship Management

• Account manage existing partners and sponsors, ensuring excellent stewardship and high levels of satisfaction.
• Develop creative, engaging partnership activities including staff fundraising and cause-related marketing working with the Marketing Manager, promote payroll giving, volunteering and sponsorship activation.
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising, CEO, and Trustees to maximise opportunities within their networks.

CSR and Volunteering

• Promote and manage CSR volunteering days at Leeds Children’s Charity, based at Lineham Farm, offering businesses the chance to engage their employees in meaningful, hands-on activities that directly benefit children and the charity.
• Work with delivery teams to ensure CSR days are safe, well-organised and impactful for both participants and the charity.
• Capture and report on the social value and employee engagement benefits of CSR days to strengthen long-term partnerships.

Communications and Promotion

• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop compelling partnership and sponsorship materials, case studies.
• Represent the charity at networking events, business forums, and community groups.
• Act as an ambassador for the charity in all corporate engagement.

What we need from you

• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with credibility at senior business levels.
• Strong ability to develop and deliver persuasive pitches and proposals.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of the Leeds and Yorkshire business community.
• Experience of using CRM systems to manage pipelines and report progress.
• Proven track record in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, account management, or business development.
• A target-driven mindset with experience of meeting and exceeding income goals.
• Experience of developing and managing sponsorship packages.
• Understanding of corporate CSR/ESG priorities.
• Experience of planning or managing employee volunteering or CSR days.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Ability to travel independently across the region (with driving licence and access to a vehicle).

Qualifications

• 5 x GCSE (including English & Maths) or equivalent
• Recognised fundraising qualification (e.g., Institute of Fundraising certificate)is desirable

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a supporting letter/document outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

For full details about the position, please review the Recruitment Pack attached.

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025

Proposed interview date Thursday 13th November

We are recruiting for a

Head of Fundraising and Communications

Part-time (22.2 hours per week)

Canterbury

Hybrid working arrangement available

Permanent Contract

to join the bemix team.

We are looking for a skilled and principled leader to help grow our impact and influence — while staying deeply rooted in our EPIC values. As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will shape and lead our approach to ethical fundraising, inclusive communications, and brand stewardship. You will help ensure that our voice is clear, courageous, and reflective of the people we work alongside — building support and community around our work, and generating the income we need to thrive.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will hold a key leadership role at the heart of bemix. You will build and deliver a fundraising strategy that grows our income while protecting our integrity; lead inclusive, accessible communications that amplify marginalised voices; and nurture a brand that reflects our commitment to social justice and inclusion. You will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees — helping to tell the story of our work, build strong relationships, and secure support for the future.

At the core of bemix is a belief that “every single person is valued as an individual.” This belief underpins everything we do — and we’re looking for someone who shares this commitment and can help us bring it to life in our public voice. You’ll be joining a creative, thoughtful and determined team, and playing a key role in a movement for inclusion that is shaped and led by people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.

Main aim: The Head of Fundraising and Communications is responsible for developing and delivering a coherent, values-aligned fundraising and communications strategy that supports bemix’s mission, values and long-term sustainability. This includes growing diverse income streams, strengthening public and stakeholder engagement, ensuring consistent, accessible and inclusive representation of our work, and embedding strong internal communications and messaging across the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder also plays a critical role in organisational planning, culture, reputation and long-term development.

Hours: 22.2 hours per week to be worked flexibly as agreed with your Line Manager. 

Start Date: As soon as the safer recruitment process allows. 

Location: The role offers hybrid working, combining remote and office-based work. The post holder is expected to work from a bemix office for a minimum of two days each week with regular travel to other bemix locations across Kent as required. Your office will be based at the Canterbury Innovation Centre, University of Kent site. With access to great facilities, including free parking, cafe, reliable local transport connections and lovely outside spaces to explore on breaks/lunch/walking supervision. Flexibility in working hours and location may be available, by agreement, to support wellbeing and work-life balance in line with our organisational values.

Duration: Permanent Contract

Salary and benefits: £50,000 per annum, pro rata + generous 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays + Contributory Pension Scheme (5% of pay)

We seek individuals who view their work as a vocation and are committed to social change, particularly in achieving equality for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. At bemix, we recruit those passionate about making a difference.

If you have…

• A proven experience of fundraising and/or communications work in a values-led organisation.

• A strong track record of securing income from a range of sources, including trusts/foundations, individual giving and/or legacy giving.

• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and campaigns that are ethical, inclusive and effective

• The ability to produce engaging, accessible communications and marketing materials.

• Experience of working alongside people with lived experience in the co-design or co-production of fundraising or communications activity.

...we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please download a copy of the Job Pack and fill out our online application form on our website.               

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday, 3rd November 2025. 

Interviews will take place between the 10th and 12th November 2025.

We will contact everyone by the end of the day on: Wednesday, 5th November 2025.

No agency contact please. You will be required to declare all past convictions, whether spent or not, as this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1984. You will also be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people with disability, neurodiversity and/or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

JOB TITLE: Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

LOCATION: Flexible, with regular travel to London

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive

DIRECT REPORTS: Senior Trusts & Grants Manager, Marketing Manager, Fundraising Manager

HOURS OF WORK: Full time, 35 hours per week

DURATION: SALARY / GRADE: £65,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits

TEAM SIZE: 6 FTE (with growth plans of up to 12 fte by 2030)

JOB PROFILE

ABOUT ADOPTION UK

Adoption UK is the leading national voice for adoptive families. We exist to ensure that every child and young person who cannot grow up with their birth parents gets the right support at the right time – from childhood into adulthood.

Every year, thousands of children in the UK are adopted – most having experienced trauma, loss, or neglect. Adoption transforms their futures, but it is rarely the end of the story. Adoptive families face unique challenges: children struggling to trust, thrive in school, or feel safe; parents battling to secure the right support; young people navigating identity and belonging. Without the right help, too many families reach breaking point. Adoption UK is there to change this. We are a lifeline for families – offering community, advice, advocacy, and practical support. We champion their voices with government and professionals, driving changes in policy and practice so that no adoptive family feels they are facing the journey alone.

With over 6,000 members, strong credibility with policymakers, and a powerful lived experience community, we are uniquely placed to influence change. Our mission is urgent and nationally significant: to ensure that every adoptive family can thrive, and every adopted child has the chance to fulfil their potential.

DIRECTORATE PURPOSE

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications directorate is responsible for:

• Income generation across trusts and foundations, corporates, major donors, community fundraising, public donations, and legacies, alongside relationships with commissioners and public sector funders.

• Partnership development, engaging businesses, philanthropists, trusts, and volunteers.

• Marketing of services and membership to families, adoptees, commissioners, and professionals in health, education, and social care.

• Awareness raising and thought leadership, ensuring adoption and permanence issues have a strong voice nationally.

Currently a team of six, the directorate has strong ambitions to grow in size and scope, with scope to re-imagine its structure to meet future needs.

THE ROLE

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of fundraising, marketing and communications at a charity of national importance.

As Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications you will:

• Build unrestricted income in a competitive funding environment

• Lead the transformation of Adoption UK’s income model, scaling from £500k to £2m+ contribution (by 2030) to organisational income growth from a £4.2m baseline.

• Develop and deliver a bold, integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications strategy.

• Build Adoption UK’s brand and profile with families, adoptees, commissioners, policymakers, funders, and the wider public.

• Inspire, coach, and grow a talented team, embedding a culture of confidence, creativity, and innovation.

• Personally cultivate and steward high-value donor, corporate, and foundation relationships, working with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and ambassadors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the design and delivery of a multi-year fundraising, marketing, and communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities.

• Act as a cultural change leader, shifting from risk-averse to confident, outward-facing engagement.

• Contribute fully to the Senior Leadership Team, influencing strategy, governance, and financial planning.

Income Growth & Diversification

• Oversee all voluntary income streams – trusts, major donors, corporates, community/public fundraising, legacies – while also strengthening public sector and commissioning relationships.

• Oversee marketing and growth of membership as a core element of income and impact.

• Deliver long-term growth targets.

• Use and promote data-driven decision-making, supporter journeys, and digital fundraising/marketing effectively.

• Design and deliver a signature annual Showcase event, alongside new products such as a Giving Circle and Corporate Club, ensuring clear ROI and upgrade potential.

• Personally lead cultivation of transformational donor and partner relationships, supported by trustees, ambassadors, and patrons.

• Identify and test new funding streams and partnerships to diversify income and reduce risk.

Marketing & Communications

• Oversee a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy covering fundraising, membership, services, training, campaigns, and advocacy.

• Ensure a compelling and consistent case for support and brand identity across all channels.

• Raise Adoption UK’s national profile with media, commissioners, professionals, and the public.

• Lead digital transformation: CRM upgrade, supporter journeys, analytics, social media, and digital marketing.

• Manage media relations and reputation, including crisis communications alongside the CEO.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, inspire, and grow a team of talented and motivated individuals.

• Model authentic, adaptive, and inclusive leadership – balancing ambition with staff wellbeing.

• Act as a coach and mentor, supporting professional growth and building the next generation of leaders.

• Champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and embed values-led behaviours across the team and all external engagement.

• Foster cross-organisational collaboration so fundraising and marketing are understood and supported across Adoption UK.

Financial & Governance

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis for the directorate.

• Report regularly to CEO and Board of Trustees on progress, opportunities, and risks.

• Lead fundraising due-diligence and reputational risk processes, with regular reporting to Trustee-led committees (e.g. Finance & Risk).

• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Code, GDPR, charity law, and safeguarding standards.

• Embed robust CRM, data, and analytics to support continuous improvement.

External Engagement

• Act as a visible ambassador for Adoption UK with donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, policymakers, and media.

• In collaboration with the CEO and Chair, direct ambassadors and patrons to open doors, advocate, and steward transformational relationships.

• Represent Adoption UK externally at events, forums, and national platforms.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Significant experience leading multi-stream fundraising, with success in at least two of: trusts, corporates, major donors, public fundraising.

• Experience developing marketing and communications strategies beyond fundraising – including brand, service promotion, membership, campaigns, and digital engagement.

• Track record of delivering growth, innovation, or transformation in income and/or organisational profile.

• Strong people leadership skills: ability to coach, inspire, and develop staff, including senior managers.

• Exceptional relationship-builder – credible with philanthropists, corporates, trustees, commissioners, and media.

• Strategic thinker with financial acumen (budgets, ROI, investment planning).

• Authentic communicator with excellent storytelling ability.

• Commitment to Adoption UK’s mission and values, with an inclusive and collaborative leadership style.

• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.

• Contributes to an open and honest culture

• Supports, encourages, and motivates colleagues.

• Encourages challenge, creativity and innovation.

• Leads by example.

• Values transparency and consistency.

• Understands the role of individual and collective accountability.

• Actively contributes to Adoption UK’s mission.

• Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities

• Shares skills and knowledge.

• Promotes Cross Functional team working.

• Offers outstanding service to members.

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders.

• Identifies and uses the most appropriate form of communication.

• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.

• Treats colleagues and other stakeholders with respect, honesty, fairness and courtesy

• Is responsive to colleagues, third party professionals and service users.

• Takes pride in own development.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards and meeting agreed objectives.

• Takes an active interest in recognising professional and personal development needs and priorities within Adoption UK.

Desirable

• Experience in child welfare, family support, education, or adoption.

• Evidence of leading digital transformation in fundraising, marketing, or CRM.

• Existing networks in philanthropy, corporate CSR/ESG, or foundations relevant to Adoption UK’s mission.

This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation.

Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

The Opportunity

This is more than a fundraising role — it is an opportunity to lead transformational change for a cause of national importance. You will:

• Shape and lead a directorate spanning fundraising, marketing, and communications.

• Deliver transformational income growth and secure Adoption UK’s sustainability.

• Build Adoption UK’s brand and reputation as the national champion for adoptive families.

• Market services, membership, and campaigns so more families and professionals engage with our work.

• Lead cultural change, inspiring a confident, outward-facing, and innovative fundraising and marketing function.

Few roles offer such scope to combine fundraising growth, brand leadership, and culture change in a mission of such national importance. This is your chance to make a lasting impact – on Adoption UK, on your career, and on thousands of children and families across the UK.

Timetable:

The closing date for this role is 20th October 2025. However, Adoption UK reserves the right to end the application period sooner so we would recommend you complete the application form as soon as possible.

Shortlisting will be carried out on 22 to 24 October 2025 and you should be notified of an outcome within fifteen working days of the closing date.

The panel will shortlist based on those applicants who best meet the criteria for the role.

The date(s) scheduled for first interviews will be 3rd November 2025. These dates may be subject to change and applications will be advised in advance should this happen.

At the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), we’re on a mission to create a dyslexia-friendly society where everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential. As a national charity, we champion the voice of people with dyslexia and influence positive change across education, the workplace, and wider society.

We’re looking for a Fundraising and Events Assistant to join our passionate team and help us deliver impactful fundraising campaigns and memorable events that engage and inspire our supporters.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key part in supporting our fundraising team and helping to deliver high-quality events – from webinars and conferences to challenge events like the London Marathon.

You’ll provide essential administrative and practical support to help grow income, build strong supporter relationships, and ensure our events run smoothly from start to finish.

Location: This is a hybrid role primarily based from home (UK), with the requirement to travel to and work from our office in Bracknell (Berkshire) at least once every two months for campaign and event preparation, and as necessary. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Fundraising Support

• Assist with campaigns, appeals, and initiatives like the BDA Lottery
• Support individual fundraisers and challenge event participants
• Help track income, maintain accurate CRM records, and produce reports
• Lead on supporting our London Marathon team

Events Coordination

• Provide logistical and admin support for webinars, conferences, and awards
• Manage delegate communications and post-event feedback
• Support virtual event delivery (Zoom, etc.)
• Take the lead on smaller events and contribute to larger ones

Partnerships & Corporate Support

• Assist with ambassador and corporate supporter communications
• Help manage pledge and bursary admin
• Keep CRM records up to date

Marketing & Promotion

• Work with our Comms team to promote events and fundraising initiatives
• Help prepare campaign materials and monitor engagement

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience supporting or delivering events (paid or voluntary)
• Proven experience managing relationships (e.g. supporters, ambassadors, donors)
• Confident writing stewardship emails and supporter comms
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital platforms (e.g. Zoom)
• Willingness to travel occasionally and support events outside regular hours
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

Desirable:

• Knowledge of dyslexia and/or neurodiversity
• Experience in the charity sector or fundraising
• Familiarity with Access CRM, MailChimp, or website CMS

Please review the full job description for complete details about the role, responsibilities, and person specification before applying.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team making a real difference
• Flexible hybrid working with support for work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow your skills in fundraising, events, and communications
• Help shape a more inclusive world for people with dyslexia

If you're passionate about events, fundraising, and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 24 October 2025 (noon). We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received, so we encourage you to apply early.

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Engagement and Development Manager
Location: The Bay Foodbank, NE29 6BA
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £31,592.78

At The Bay Foodbank, we believe no one in our community should go hungry or face crisis alone. We provide emergency food support, reduce food waste, and work with partners to build a stronger, more resilient community.

We are now looking for an Engagement and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community impact, experienced in stakeholder engagement and fundraising, and ready to help shape the future of the foodbank.

About the Role
As Engagement and Development Manager, you will:
 Lead on fundraising and income generation, developing strategies to secure support from donors, grants, community events, and corporate partnerships.
 Build and nurture relationships with partners, supporters, volunteers, and the wider community.
 Develop and deliver marketing and communications campaigns to raise awareness of our work.
 Support organisational growth through strategic planning and operational improvements.
 Provide line management to staff, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative culture.

This role is central to ensuring the foodbank remains financially sustainable, operationally effective, and deeply connected to the community we serve.

About You
We are looking for someone who has:
 Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or communications.
 Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
 The ability to manage projects, prioritise, and work under pressure.
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 A positive, professional, and engaging approach.

Experience in the voluntary/community sector and a full driving licence are desirable.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a dedicated team that believes in creating real change and supporting people when they need it most. You’ll be making a real, meaningful and instant impact on peoples lives.

If you are motivated, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 04th - Wednesday 05th November 2025.

Liverpool Zoe's Place is well on the way to developing a brand new state of the art facility in Liverpool - which will allow our incredible team to continue to provide outstanding care and support to babies and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

With more than 70% of our income being derived from fundraising activity, our Fundraising and Marketing Team is a crucial part of Liverpool Zoe's Place. We work closely with our clinical colleagues to ensure we make the best possible use of our supporters' donations, and to be confident that the team has the facilities and resources they need to  best support our families.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Fundraiser to join our team. Working with a well-established corporate supporter base, you will ensure that new and existing relationships continue to generate significant income for the charity. Through Charity of the Year partnerships, sponsorhip packages, challenge events and donations, you will help business to grow their support for our work in a way that is convenient for them.

It is a really exciting time to join the team, as we continue to grow, develop and innovate, and prepare for life in our brand new hospice.

Interviews will take place on site in Liverpool on 27th October 2025.

The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity, are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious fundraising team as the Events Manager. You’ll be experienced in event management, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask. You’ll work across fundraising teams to engage our incredible supporters through specific events including Wrong Trousers Day, Great Bristol Run, Grand Walk, and other stewardship and engagement events. 

Community Fundraiser

Salary: £28,823 – £29,294 per annum WTE

37 hours per week

Location: Farnham with Hybrid working

Are you passionate about working for a charity that delivers exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

We have an exciting opening for a full time Community Fundraiser within our friendly and supportive Income Generation Team, based at our site in Farnham, Surrey. This energising role will see you supporting individuals and groups within our local community, to organise their own events and fundraise for our vital care. It’s a fun and varied role and no two weeks are the same.

You need to be someone who’s compassionate but can bring bags of energy to the position! One day you might be supporting someone to open their garden or hold an afternoon tea and the next you’ll be dressing up and joining the team to deliver our Reindeer Run’s at local schools. There’s also the space for you to think creatively and bring new fundraising ideas and campaigns to our community fundraising calendar.

We’re looking to appoint an enthusiastic and positive individual who is great at communicating and confident at building relationships. You’ll also need to have excellent presenting skills to motivate and inspire our supporters. If you would like to find out more before applying, then please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

It’s an exciting time to join Phyllis Tuckwell as we prepare for moving back to our new hospice - and you can be a part of it.

About You

A successful Community Fundraiser will have:

• Experience of working within a fundraising team or relevant transferrable skills
• Be personable and friendly with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences and ages, with presentation experience
• The ability to manage conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time
• Understanding of the locality of Phyllis Tuckwell and catchment area across West Surrey & North East Hampshire
• Experience of working with supporters/customers and/or volunteers
• The willingness to pull up your sleeves and join in as part of a busy team but have the ability to work independently
• Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working
• A full driving licence and their own car

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us

We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate, palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.  Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters.  Our Income Generation team members are pivotal in helping to raise funds to deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients. 

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

We Offer:

Excellent Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

Excellent Career Development

• Skill Development and Training
• Project-Based Learning
• Apprenticeships
• Coaching

A Great Place to Work

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Charli Springle, Community Fundraising Manager. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interviews to be held:  Tuesday 11th November & Thursday 13th November

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications by received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.  Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. 

We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.  

Your office is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. The nature of this job means that regular travel to London will be required for events and meetings. 

Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.

Ideal start date: ASAP, as agreed with candidate 

Annual leave:
36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays and three days to be taken between Christmas and New Year) plus up to 3 days additional annual leave increasing with length of service.

We also offer a Holiday Buyback scheme where you can purchase up to 1 working week additional annual leave per year

Other benefits: 

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employer pension contributions of 5% 
• Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
• Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
• Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”

Purpose of the Role: As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable income growth through high-impact, strategic and philanthropic partnerships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.  

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you will lead the stewardship and growth of existing strategic partnerships, including managing a select portfolio of funders. You will also take a proactive approach to identifying, cultivating and securing new funding opportunities to align with income targets and the charity’s strategy.  

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, you will craft compelling cases for support – placing young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every proposal. In addition, you’ll help to build and nurture our supporter community through initiatives such as payroll giving, individual giving and corporate community fundraising.  

We're looking for a dynamic, determined and strategic thinker, who is passionate about building partnerships that make a big difference. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and a big-picture mindset to forge meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.   

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Strategic fundraising leadership
• Stewardship of strategic partnerships  
• Financial management: planning, tracking and reporting  
• Building our supporter community
• Systems and processes  
• Team development and collaboration  
• Line Management (Matrix structure)  

Person Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)

Fundraising experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role in a charity or similar non-profit organisation  
• Demonstrable experience of stewarding high value partnerships with trusts and foundations and/or corporates  
• Demonstrable experience of writing funding proposals/bids/grant applications and pitching for funding opportunities  

Fundraising knowledge

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques such as prospecting, cultivating, securing and managing partnerships  
• Understanding of good practice in fundraising, including data protection and donor stewardship  
• Understanding of budget creation and income reporting

IT skills 

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel functions  
• Experience of using or understanding of using CRM software to effectively support fundraising e.g. Salesforce  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Sunday 2nd November: 

1. A cover letter (500 words maximum) summarising your work history and relevant experience, why you would like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation and why you are a strong candidate for the role.
2. A short statement answering the following question: “Tell us about a time where you played a key role in securing or growing a funding opportunity or partnership. How did you find the opportunity, and what was your approach to writing the proposal and stewarding the relationship? What impact did it have, and what did you learn?” (500 words maximum)

Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.